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Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario recognizes Treaties Recognition Week, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of the more than 40 treaties and other agreements covering this province, outlining the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Indigenous peoples and the provincial and federal ...

The Ontario government has finalized an agreement with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation to help revive caribou in the North. This investment of nearly $1 million will support a multi-year initiative to recover the local boreal caribou population, as well as restore an important cultural, historical and ecological feature to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. “This agreement is a significant milestone in our province’s ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a achevé une entente avec la Première Nation anichinabée de Biigtigong afin d’aider à rétablir la population de caribous dans le Nord. Cet investissement d’environ un million de dollars appuiera une initiative pluriannuelle qui vise à rétablir la population boréale locale de caribous et à restaurer une importante caractéristique culturelle, historique et écologique pour la Première ...

La citation « au milieu de chaque crise se trouve une opportunité » est souvent attribuée à Albert Einstein. Il y a eu des moments où j’ai fait face à des périodes difficiles et j’ai pensé à cela pour garder ma pensée constructive et concentrée sur le bon côté. C’est bien d’être un optimiste en politique, je pense. À mon avis, les ...

The quote “In the midst of every crisis lies an opportunity” is often attributed to Albert Einstein. There have been times when I’ve faced down difficult times, and I thought of this to keep my thinking constructive and focused on finding the silver lining to take away. It’s good to be an optimist in politics, I think. The way I ...

À l’approche de la Journée des vétérans autochtones et du jour du Souvenir, il est essentiel que nous prenions le temps de réfléchir à notre histoire commune et de manifester notre gratitude à l’égard des sacrifices consentis par les anciens combattants. Certes, les cérémonies organisées aux cénotaphes les 8 et 11 novembre pour rendre hommage à ceux et celles qui ont ...

As Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day quickly approach, it’s vital that we take the time to focused on our shared history and show gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans. While many will be attending ceremonies at cenotaphs on November 8th and 11th to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed so much, and many of us will ...

Passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 34 years. Loving son of Richard Mailloux (Debbie) and Cathy Skouris (Brian). Little brother of Vanessa Skouris. Proud dad of Raevyn and Brantly. Special nephew of Denis Mailloux. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Hawk Junction Community Hall on Saturday ...

  The Municipality of Wawa has received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Rural Economic Development Program (RED), to support the development of a new Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP). A Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan encourages physical improvements to both public infrastructure and private properties through a variety of ways including ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered the remains of a Nipigon woman who went missing over three years ago. Alyssa TURNBULL was last seen in Nipigon between March 23 and 25, 2020. She was 26 years old when she disappeared. Her remains were located October 25, 2023 in a remote area of Kaministiquia which is located west of Kakabeka ...

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating multiple bomb threats across Northern Ontario. The threats targeted multiple schools under multiple school boards across North East and North West Regions, demanding payment. As a precaution the majority of the targeted schools have been closed while the investigation continues. Parents are encouraged to contact their schools or school boards for ...

Last Sunday the message was about Moses and his journey with the Israelites to the Promised Land. Moses was 120 years old and still had a healthy body and good eyesight.  He died a peaceful death and did not actually go with his people into the Promised Land. The second message was the Golden Rule, “to love one another as ...

In loving memory of George Henry Reed who passed away on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, with his family by his side at the age of 85.  He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Alice, and was the loving and best father of Dan (Carrie) and Heather (Jamie). He was also the cherished papa of Hayden, Keara, Rory and Brody.  George ...

Passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home with his sister Michelle by his side on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Matabele, Quebec to Raoul and Marie-Ann Tremblay on May 5, 1930. In order to find work, he lived in Montreal, Timmins, Wawa, and a whole lot of places in between in both Quebec ...

We are experiencing a physician staffing delaying for the Emergency Department (ED). With the winter weather upon us, and the closure of Highway 17 to support road safety, there is a delay in the arrival of the coverage physician. The ED will remain open with the support of our local physicians; however, we ask that you visit the ED only ...